Jade: The Hybrid Mage
I caught Gidon's purple-flamed sword out of the corner of my eye and thought, 'If he can do it, so can I.
"Wait—" Lydia began, but I didn't wait for anything.
Flames surged from my palms, colliding with the shield in an explosion of light and heat. For a moment, I thought I'd done something impressive. Then the boss turned, his massive muzzle inches from my face.
His growl was deep and feral, a reprimand that sent my flames sputtering out.
"Good try, kid," Gidon said, vaulting over the shield with a grin. "But leave this to the professionals."